People who try to act ‘spiritual’ sometimes just amuse me and sometimes, I hate to admit this, they irritate me. Does loving God really mean being incapable of laughter, unable to acknowledge the absurdity of life, or being stuffy? I… Continue reading

I fell asleep last night thanking God for all the people that are a part of my life. If a person’s wealth is measured by friends, I am a rich man. Since Bev’s death five months ago my greatest curse,… Continue reading

I think about Heaven often these days. When I stand in that cemetery next to the grave of my wife and my parents, I consciously reach for hope and Heaven.  Much of we think we know about Heaven are just… Continue reading

The sales professional was really trying to “connect” with me. He found out where I lived and named a few landmarks to show his familiarity with ‘my’ place. After inquiring about my work as a pastor, he talked about his… Continue reading

Are you anxious? Anxiety wears many uniforms.  It can show up as stress, or worry, or fear. It can be a constant feeling of worthlessness or an overwhelming sense of doom. Anxiety can bring on physical symptoms including stomach cramps,… Continue reading

About 200 of us gathered to remember- local dignitaries offered orations, a pastor led in prayer, and old men spoke of sacrifice and war with tremors of emotions in their voices. The trumpets played echo taps at the conclusion of… Continue reading

I tried to form a bond, but the friendship, if you could call it that, was never healthy. Despite my best efforts, I could never really make a connection. Was the person just too psychologically broken to form a real… Continue reading

Facebook- some hate it, some love it. I am one of those in the second category. Can it be a time waster? Yes, indeed. Can it be addictive? Yes, again. Is it a great way to connect with people? In… Continue reading

Swing and miss. “Tommy, look them over. Choose your pitch!” the coach urged from the sideline as Tommy swung, once again, at a ball that bounced on the plate.  Pop! It’s a hit and the ball shot up the field… Continue reading

The phrase ‘bucket list’ refers to those things we want to do, to see, to go before we ‘kick the bucket.’ I am all for living life to the full because of an awareness of the brevity of our days… Continue reading